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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.70, 26,329.05 and 7,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.70, 26,329.05 and 7,027.76 is: 10,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.70 : 26,329.05 = 7,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.70/26,329.05 = 7,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.70x = 26,329.05 × 7,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.70x = 185,034,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,034,310.25/17,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.64

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